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Wine press review for Wednesday June 4 -2026

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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.

Italian Wineries

Varvaglione 1921: the birth of the “CÀ” Classic Method

The Apulian winery presents its first Metodo Classico and acquires the historic Tenuta Casino Nitti estate. Innovation, sustainability, and research characterize the project, which includes the use of multispectral drones and an experimental vineyard with over 500 varietals.

Cantina Produttori Cormòns wins “Calici di Ribolla” award

The Ribolla Gialla Spumante Brut took first place in the Charmat Method category with almost 89 points out of 100.

Folonari invests 7 million in a new hi-tech winery

The Ambrogio & Giovanni Folonari Estates are strengthening their presence in Tuscany with a new, technologically advanced facility focused on quality and territorial identity.

Moncaro: only offer for Vitis

At the auction, only one offer was received for the Montecarotto plant, from Moncaro Vitis. No offers were received for the Camerano and Acquaviva Picena plants.

Bulgheroni focuses on wine, oil and wine tourism

The group expects stable revenues of 13.5 million euros and is strengthening its strategy based on the diversification of its agricultural and tourism activities.

Terra Costantino: Etna between innovation and sustainability

Former engineer Fabio Costantino continues his journey to enhance Etna viticulture through biodiversity, native grape varieties, and an underground cellar integrated into the volcanic landscape.

Vesea Wine: A Debut in Campania Wine

Federica Giuliani launches two labels, a 2025 white and rosé, produced in just 1,100 bottles with the support of winemaker Mario Mazzitelli.

Poets’ Brolo: Tenuta Santa Maria’s Amarone Riserva

One of the most exclusive crus in the Valpolicella region is born within a 16th-century walled vineyard that preserves a unique microclimate.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Sicily increasingly attractive for tourism and food and wine

In 2025, foreign visitors are expected to grow by 5.5%, driven by the island’s international image, its excellent agri-food products, and wine tourism.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano: 750 Years of History and a Modern Challenge

The Consortium celebrates the 750th anniversary of San Gimignano’s iconic wine, highlighting the need to strengthen its contemporary positioning.

Attems presents the Sauvignon Blanc Cicinis 2024

The Frescobaldi group winery offers a new interpretation of Collio Sauvignon Blanc, aged in concrete, barrique, and tonneau.

Scrio di Le Macchiole: the Syrah of Bolgheri

A vertical tasting dedicated to one of the most important Italian Syrahs, produced in just 5,000 bottles.

Orazio 2000 Beneventano IGT surprises after 25 years

A testament to the longevity of great Italian reds, with a wine still intact and vital after more than two decades.

Mariano Murru appointed Knight of the Republic

Recognition from the President of the Republic for his contribution to Sardinian and Italian winemaking.

Graziana Grassini Knight of the Republic

Historic honor for one of the most influential winemakers in the Italian wine scene.

Antinori strengthens the bond between wine and art

Armin Linke’s “Sampling the Vineyard” has been acquired for the winery’s permanent collection in Chianti Classico.

Cantina Moncalisse: Architecture and Wine Merge

A new winery has been inaugurated in Trentino, featuring an innovative design that integrates an underground structure with the vineyard landscape.

Wine e-commerce is changing its model

Increasing selection, specialization, and valorization of local excellence to address the contraction in consumption.

Sergio Capaldo: Soil biodiversity determines food quality

From the Dogliani TV Festival, a reminder of the importance of the biological fertility of agricultural land.

Agriculture in difficulty in Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta

Cia is calling for an urgent meeting with the Region and large-scale retail trade to address the rising costs and declining profitability of wine, milk, and cereals.

Post-2027 CAP: Southern Italy’s Contribution

The Southern Regions are launching a discussion on future European agricultural policies, focusing on competitiveness, food security, and rural development.

Freddi International launches “Envisioning2035”

A summit dedicated to the future strategy of Italian wine and the competitiveness of the national winemaking system will be held in Milan.

International

Gen Z and wine: the problem isn’t disinterest

In the United States, the wine industry believes that young consumers are not abandoning wine, but are changing the ways and occasions they consume it.

Maribor is home to the oldest vine in the world

In Slovenia, a vine planted over 450 years ago, a historical and cultural symbol of the country, continues to produce wine.

Vinarium 2026: Romanian wine is growing

The international competition in Ploiești confirms the growing interest in Romania and the native Fetească Neagră grape variety.

Disaronno Group acquires Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras

The transaction, which strengthens the group’s international positioning in the spirits and beverage sectors, has been completed.

Wine Events

Abbey Wines 2026

From June 12th to 14th, three days dedicated to wine, spirituality, culture, and research will take place at Fossanova Abbey.

Roots of the South

On June 8th, Gioia del Colle returns to host the event dedicated to Southern Italian wines and oils, featuring international juries.

Catarratto Festival

On June 6th and 7th in Santa Cristina Gela (Palermo), the first event entirely dedicated to the Catarratto grape variety.

Rebel Queen – Vernaccia Wine Fest

Over 850 visitors and 7,000 tastings for the event dedicated to Vernaccia di San Gimignano.

Meetings with the Author and with Wine

From June 11th to September 3rd, the historic festival that combines culture, literature, and tastings returns to Lignano.

Follador Prosecco partners with the Vialli Foundation and the Mauro Golf Cup

On June 22nd in Turin, sport, solidarity, and Prosecco DOCG will meet to support ALS research.

Slow wine tourism between Tuscany and Umbria

The Trequanda and Pucciarella companies are launching new hospitality experiences to combat overtourism and promote rural tourism.

Trend of the day

Italian wine continues to move along three main directions:

investments in innovation and sustainability;
growth of wine tourism as an economic lever;
need to rethink markets, communication, and consumption to reach new generations.

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ITALIAN WINERIES

Wine tourism: hospitality becomes a strategy

At the Assoenologi Congress in Conegliano, the central role of wine tourism as a lever for profitability, territorial development, and international promotion was highlighted. The model of the Prosecco DOCG Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was cited as an example of success.

Investing in Italian wine is becoming increasingly popular.

According to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026, Italian vineyards and wineries are increasingly considered valuable assets by international investors thanks to their combination of profitability, prestige, and strong territorial identity.

Cordero di Montezemolo: Organic and Quality in the Langhe

The Piedmontese company continues its journey of enhancing over 50 hectares of vineyards in the Langhe, using certified organic management and a strong focus on the balance between tradition and innovation.

Marsala focuses on young people and white wines

Alongside the tradition of fortified wines, a new generation of companies is growing, investing in local white wines and innovation, contributing to the revival of Sicily’s largest wine-growing area.

Venissa presents the crus of the Venetian lagoon

The Bisol family is launching three Dorona crus grown among the islands of the northern Venice lagoon, showcasing the biodiversity and uniqueness of the lagoon region.

Goretti Winery: Open Cellars 2026 a success

Perugia attracted a large turnout for tastings, music, art, yoga, and Umbrian cuisine. The event confirms the growing connection between wine, culture, and hospitality.

I Vini di Maremma winery looks to the future.

On June 4th, a meeting with the Italian Wine Union will focus on sustainability, consumption, communication, and change in the wine sector.

ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN ENOLOGY

Young People and Wine: A New Language Is Needed

The Assoenologi Congress highlighted the need to make wine less formal and more accessible to new generations through simple, authentic, and experiential communication.

Italian wine exports still under pressure

In the first quarter of 2026, non-EU exports decreased 11%. The United States recorded a 20.5% decline, while Russia, China, Brazil, and Mexico grew. The Italian Wine Union (Unione Italiana Vini) is concerned.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano: 750 Years of History

Vernaccia celebrates 750 years of historical references and 60 years of DOC. The “Rebel Queen” Wine Fest confirms the role of this Tuscan white as a symbol of Italian viticulture.

Etna DOC: the volcano that conquers the market

The fame of Etna wines continues to grow thanks to their unique terroir, mountain viticulture, and strong territorial identity.

Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie protagonist of the Giro d’Italia

For the first time, a still white wine officially accompanies the Giro d’Italia as the Official Wine of the Giro d’Italia.

Italian hives: European leadership

Italy has reached 1.9 million beehives, the highest number in the European Union, confirming the strategic role of biodiversity for agriculture and viticulture.

OENOLOGY AND INNOVATION

New PIWI grape varieties on Elba Island

The Arrighi company is launching a trial with fungal-resistant varieties to further reduce the use of copper and sulfur in organic viticulture.

Polje presents the 2024 Collio Bianco Fantazija

A new vintage for the Friulian blend from the Cormòns winery, characterized by flavor, aromatic elegance, and a strong territorial identity.

Chardonnay Isole e Olena 2024

The historic Chianti Classico winery confirms the excellence of its interpretation of Chardonnay with a particularly balanced and refined vintage.

Beyond natural wine

Roberto Frega’s book proposes a new vision of wine based on the centrality of the vineyard, biodiversity, and the ecological complexity of the agricultural system.

Classic Method: the bubbles explained

An in-depth look at the Classic Method and bottle fermentation, a distinctive feature of high-quality sparkling wines.

INTERNATIONAL

Albania: Riccardo Cotarella to lead the relaunch of national wine

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has entrusted Riccardo Cotarella with a project to modernize the country’s viticulture, based on research, training, and the promotion of native grape varieties.

Spain focuses on wine museums

Spanish wine tourism is growing through a model that integrates museums, culture, and the region, seeking to replicate some of its Italian success.

Italy takes center stage among wine, cuisine, and UNESCO heritage.

On June 5th, the Verona Arena will host the “Italia Loves UNESCO” event, combining opera, Italian cuisine, and wine to celebrate Italy’s preeminence in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

WINE EVENTS

Rewine Canavese 2026

Discussions, tastings, and the promotion of emerging Canavese producers will be the protagonists of the 2026 edition.

Spontaneously Wine – Padua

On June 6th at Fornace 57, over 50 labels and 11 producers of Italian artisanal and natural wine will be on display.

The Nights of Wine arrive in Rome

From June 5th to 7th, over 70 wineries will be on the Ponte della Musica for tastings, masterclasses, and meetings with producers.

Abbey Wines 2026

From June 12th to 14th, Fossanova Abbey will host one of Italy’s most original wine events, combining culture, spirituality, and wine.

“Wines and Cellars” Award in Venosa

The best sustainable winery projects created by students from technical institutes in the Basilicata region have been awarded.

Open Cellars: Abruzzo’s Record-Breaking Events

Over 100,000 visitors and approximately €2 million in economic benefits confirm wine tourism as one of the strongest drivers for regional wine.

Art & Wine in the Ancient Village

The summer festival kicks off in Meldola, featuring guided tastings, art, music, and local highlights.

Fiera dei Vini launches its Restaurant Menu

A national network of restaurants representing Italian wine is being created in connection with the Piacenza Expo 2026 event.

Strategic Summary of the Day

Three dominant themes of the day:

Wine tourism increasingly central : Open Cellars, Wine Nights and the new territorial formats confirm that experience is today one of the main drivers of sales and loyalty.
Communicating to young people is the challenge of the next decade : Assoenologi calls on the sector to use simpler, less technical language that is more in tune with new consumers.
Foreign markets remain challenging : non-EU exports down 11%, with the US slowing sharply, but positive signs from China, Brazil, Mexico, and Russia could offset some of the losses in the medium term.

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ITALIAN WINERIES

Masi relaunches experiential wine tourism in Valpolicella

At Monteleone21, a new project by the Masi group, contemporary art and wine meet in the video installation “The Soul of Amarone” by Fabrizio Plessi. A new hospitality model that transforms the visit into an immersive experience.

Giglio Island: Francesco Carfagna named Winemaker of the Year 2026

The Gambero Rosso recognition recognizes the recovery of the Tuscan island’s heroic viticulture and a vision that has brought abandoned vineyards back to life.

Viarte celebrates 50 years with a special Friulano

The historic Colli Orientali del Friuli winery presents the “Friulano 50 Anniversary 2024”, a symbol of the company’s continuity and its transition to the Polegato family.

Letrari Winery: Half a Century of Trentodoc

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Letrari family is launching three limited editions of Trentodoc, confirming its position among the leading producers of mountain sparkling wines.

Moncalisse, the Walch sisters’ new project, is born.

A new winery dedicated to the production of Trentodoc from high-altitude vineyards on Mount Calisio is inaugurated in Trentino.

Settesoli confirms the value of accessible wines

Terre Siciliane IGT Rosso Settesoli stands out for its excellent quality-price ratio in large-scale distribution.

Ziano Piacentino rewards its excellences

Eight wineries and associations received recognition for their contributions to promoting the Val Tidone region and wines.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Volatile acidity: the debate divides the industry

Elena Pantaleoni’s proposal to revise regulatory limits on volatile acidity sparks a debate among producers, agronomists, and oenologists on contemporary wine and climate change.

Trebbiano looks to the future

Terre Cevico is dedicating a major event to Romagna’s iconic grape variety, highlighting its versatility, sustainability, and growing consumer interest.

Fior d’Arancio DOCG as told by the producers

The Colli Euganei Consortium promotes the denomination through the testimonies of six women in wine, enhancing biodiversity and territorial identity.

Wine and pizza: an increasingly strategic combination

Pasquale Naccari, owner of “Il Vecchio e il Mare” in Florence, discusses the evolution of wine selections in modern pizzerias.

Wine on social media: between status and communication

The debate is heating up over the phenomenon of “Bottle Flex,” the display of bottles on social networks as a way to show off personal prestige.

Nordio: “Wine is Italian culture”

Speaking at the Assoenologi Congress in Conegliano, Justice Minister Carlo Nordio reiterated the cultural and identity-building value of Italian wine.

Innovation in the vineyard: the DropControl system arrives

In Trentino, intelligent irrigation systems based on sensors and remote management are spreading to optimize water consumption.

Umbria: More fuel subsidies for agricultural businesses

The Region is increasing the advance payment on subsidized agricultural fuel to 80% and reopening the application deadline until June 15th.

The design of the glass changes the tasting

Interest in glasses designed for specific types of wine is growing. Italesse presents a model dedicated to Orange Wines.

The Champagne glass that can withstand 1,000 washes

RCR Cristalleria Italiana focuses on sustainability, design, and durability with the Melodia line in Luxion®.

Calabria: Wine matures under the sea

The “Sinus Underwater Wines” project has begun, with 400 bottles immersed at a depth of 35 meters to study the effects of underwater aging.

INTERNATIONAL

Louis Roederer presents the Rosé Vintage 2017

The historic Champagne producer offers a rosé with a complex aromatic profile obtained using the Pinot Noir infusion method.

Alsace: Alsace Crus et Terroirs is born

A new producers’ association committed to promoting Alsatian terroirs and sustainable agricultural practices.

Wine tourism and museums: the Spanish model

Spain is investing in integrating culture, wine museums, and wine regions to develop wine tourism.

Georgia: 40,000 bottles from Stalin’s cellar up for auction

The Georgian government will use the proceeds from the sale to fund a new international wine school.

From the Alps to Bordeaux: The Collector’s Travels

Tourism dedicated to lovers of fine wines is growing, with itineraries connecting Alpine regions, Champagne, and Bordeaux.

EVENTS, WINE TOURISM AND TERRITORY

Dialogues at Col Brìa

The La Farra winery brings Andrea Zanzotto to the hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG with a cultural event dedicated to the landscape.

Aperihills in the Euganean Hills

Ca’ Vendalis offers aperitifs among the vineyards, live music, and tastings in one of the most popular wine tourism areas in the Veneto region.

Cembra Valley: Wine Drives Tourism

Tourist arrivals grew by 7.38% and the wine sector was confirmed as a strategic driver of territorial development.

Villa Sandi opens the summer season

Cantine Aperte launches a program combining wine, music, yoga, wellness, and historical tours in the Valdobbiadene hills.

Montello Viticulture: A Discussion on the Future

At Villa Wasserman, the focus is on sustainability, environmental protection, and the promotion of the native Recantina grape variety.

June in the Cellar in Western Liguria

The Vite in Riviera network is organizing a month of events including tastings, trekking, music, and meetings at Ligurian wineries.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Fest: Record Numbers

Over 850 wine lovers and 7,000 tastings to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Vernaccia and the 60th anniversary of the DOC.

Langhe: wellness tourism among the vineyards

There is a growing demand for experiential stays that combine hospitality, wine, scenery, and relaxation.

Venice and its surroundings: a weekend of festivals and open cellars

From May 30th to June 2nd, numerous events dedicated to food, wine, and the traditions of the Veneto region.

Trend of the day

Three themes emerge forcefully:

Wine tourism is increasingly central to the growth of wine-growing regions.
Innovation and sustainability become strategic elements in the vineyard and in the cellar.
Wine opens up to new languages , between art, culture, well-being, technology and the valorization of experience.

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Italian Wine and Oenology

Piedmont takes center stage at Vinexpo Asia

Piedmontese wines enjoyed a resounding success in Hong Kong. During a livestream, over 4,000 bottles were sold in just 20 minutes. Thirty-five regional producers, committed to developing the Asian market, were present.

Wine beyond the bottle

The debate at Vinitaly 2026 revealed a new vision of sustainability that encompasses health, communication, local communities, consumers, and climate change.

Large-scale retail trade slows down

Supermarket wine sales have dropped by approximately 20 million liters. Prosecco sales, however, continue to grow, while DOC still wines are slowing.

Collio and Colli Orientali join forces

The two main Friulian consortia are launching a joint project to strengthen the international promotion of their respective territories.

Assoenologi looks to the future

The 79th National Congress of Assoenologi concluded in Conegliano, addressing the sector’s key issues: sustainability, innovation, markets, health, and new generations.

The redemption of the Barolo Boys

Elio Altare retraces the revolution that transformed modern Barolo and changed the destiny of the Langhe.

Pinot Grigio DOC Delle Venezie stars at the Giro d’Italia

The Consortium confirms the role of Pinot Grigio as the Official Wine of the Corsa Rosa, consolidating the international visibility of the denomination.

Tastings and Territories

Fiegl – Collio Bianco Cuvée Blanc Leopold 2023

A Friulian white wine with great structure and longevity, obtained mainly from Ribolla Gialla and Friulano.

Venica & Venica – Ronco delle Mele 2025

One of the Collio’s leading Sauvignon Blancs, characterised by freshness, flavour and an elegant aromatic profile.

Colmello di Grotta – Coldigrotta Yellow Ribolla 2022

Organic interpretation of Ribolla Gialla, aged in steel and amphora.

Primosic – Klin 2017

Historic white wine from Collio produced using traditional techniques and long macerations.

Settesoli Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT

Among the best quality-price ratios available in large-scale Italian distribution.

Noventa Botticino

The 2024 Aura rosé showcases the Brescia area, where the wine is born among the famous Botticino marble quarries.

Ghemme and Gattinara

Focus on Alt(r)o Piemonte, a historic Nebbiolo area that continues to represent one of the most interesting areas of Italian winemaking.

International and Spirits

Meregalli Spirits expands its portfolio

The Brazilian cachaça Magnífica de Faria and the Mexican sotol Cardenxe, two spirits with strong ties to their respective territories, have been added to the catalogue.

Karuizawa 1960 at auction

One of only 41 existing bottles of the famous Japanese whisky will be sold by Catawiki

with a valuation of more than 300,000 euros.

Stalin’s Secret Vault

A historic collection of approximately 40,000 bottles that belonged to Stalin has been reopened in Tbilisi and will be sold at international auctions in the coming months.

Wine Events

Open Cellars 2026

A record weekend for Italian wine tourism, with thousands of visitors to wineries participating in the Wine Tourism Movement.

Leading regions:

Sicily: 30 participating wineries, a historic record.
Sardinia: Contini Winery.
Campania: itineraries in Irpinia, including wine, art, and gastronomy.
Eastern Sicily: Cambria Wine Club.

Great Wine Festival 2026

On September 26 and 27, Villa Farsetti will host over 400 wines from 27 countries, confirming its position as one of Italy’s leading events dedicated to international wine.

Teramane Hills and Wine

The first event dedicated to the historic Colline Teramane DOCG will debut in Teramo on June 6th.

On the Malvasia Routes

The cultural project that retraces the ancient trade routes of Malvasia between the Adriatic and the Mediterranean seas begins on June 6th in Chioggia.

Franchini: Archaeology and Wine in Valpolicella

Guided tours of a 3rd-century Roman villa combined with tastings in the historic 1460 Corte Forlago.

Strategic Trends of the Week

Three signals emerge clearly:

Asia continues to represent a major growth area for Italian wine , with Piedmont and Prosecco particularly dynamic.
Wine tourism confirms its role as a key driver of development , with Cantine Aperte registering record numbers throughout Italy.
The sector is accelerating its focus on sustainability and territorial identity , elements that are increasingly central to differentiating Italian wine on international markets.

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